Living in The Woodlands, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Woodlands · Census data 2020–2024
The Woodlands has 121,002 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $140,701 (79% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $511,700, the median rent is $1,822/month.
The Woodlands at a glance
- Population
- 121,002
- Median age
- 40.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $140,701State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $511,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,822/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is The Woodlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in The Woodlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Woodlands the median home value is $511,700, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,822 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,970 a month in housing costs.
The Woodlands median household income
The median household income in The Woodlands is $140,701 and the income per person is $73,538. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in The Woodlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 46,843
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.73
The Woodlands demographics
- Population
- 121,002
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 44,062
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Woodlands ›
Education in The Woodlands
66.1% of adults 25 and older in The Woodlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Woodlands
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
The Woodlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | 121,002 | $140,701 | $511,700 | $1,822 |
| Shenandoah | 3,705 | $61,833 | $395,200 | $1,418 |
| Oak Ridge North | 3,034 | $109,167 | $302,900 | $2,315 |
| Woodloch | 381 | $90,208 | $280,500 | — |
| Tomball | 13,655 | $78,562 | $364,300 | $1,226 |
| Spring | 68,580 | $88,997 | $231,500 | $1,711 |
| Conroe | 102,360 | $76,206 | $309,600 | $1,393 |
| Porter Heights | 987 | $87,804 | $267,800 | $1,074 |
| Stagecoach | 637 | $107,344 | $435,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in The Woodlands, TX?
The median household income in The Woodlands is $140,701, 79% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in The Woodlands?
The median home value in The Woodlands is $511,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in The Woodlands?
The median gross rent in The Woodlands is $1,822 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is The Woodlands, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in The Woodlands?
The median age in The Woodlands is 40.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in The Woodlands?
The average commute to work in The Woodlands is 27 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Woodlands?
The unemployment rate in The Woodlands is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Woodlands?
66.1% of adults in The Woodlands have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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